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2.0 out of 5 stars
Private Function,
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This is a 'very British' movie. It had all the good actors that we liked, but for the story it was very boring. It was raved as a 'ripe, rude and robust movie that will shake the rafters with laughter' but pretty much through the whole movie it was very boring. We both much prefer the comedy of 'As Time Goes By' or 'Are You Being Served' because at least there, we could have a few laughs. It has also more the 'Coronation Street' style of plot, which for us is not so funny.
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She's seventy four!,
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This is a highly entertaining comedy pertaining to the formal town festivities surrounding the wedding of Princess Elizabeth to Prince Philip. The comedy arises for the shortages of celebratory food during that time of severe rationing and concerns an illegally kept pig. Officialdom has to be kept at bay at all costs! Michael Palin and Maggie Smith excel as a married couple, he a podiatrist and innocent of the pig affair. The Mother-in-law (Liz Smith) is 74 years old, doddery and amusing; --and younger than I am now, hence the title of the review.
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An Austere And Dignified British Classic--Oh, Who Am I Kidding? It's a Pig Comedy!,
By K. Harris "Film aficionado" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Private Function (DVD)
When the incredible Maggie Smith shares top billing in a film with a pig, it is simply too delicious to resist. That is much the way I feel about 1984's "A Private Function." This delightful British comedy didn't get a lot of attention upon its release and is still relatively unknown stateside, but those that appreciate a droll skewering of class politics will be enchanted by this rude, yet smart, film. "A Private Function" won three British Academy Awards (BAFTAs) for Best Actress Maggie Smith, Best Supporting Actress Liz Smith, and Best Supporting Actor Denholm Elliott in addition to being nominated for Best Film and Best Screenplay. Headlined by Michael Palin, "A Private Function" is more akin to a classic Ealing Studio's comic caper than to contemporary Python. Bizarre and uniquely British in tone and temperament, I hope a new DVD release will raise awareness of this quiet gem. And there's a pig in it!Set in a small town in post-war 1947 Britain, "A Private Function" introduces a world were deprivation and rationing are still every day occurrences. When the local town bigwigs want to impress for an impending Royal wedding, they set aside a pig for slaughter. It's all rather hush hush, though, as the very act they intend to commit violates the law. When Palin, as the put upon husband of Dame Maggie, is pushed too far by his socially carnivorous wife--he abducts the prize porker. Mayhem ensues as the town falls to pieces and Palin and Smith desperately try to hide their porcine concubine from prying eyes. There are plenty of gags, many at the expense of Smith's daft mother Liz Smith, who fears senility from all the strange new odors at home. Of course things work out--but not in the way anyone was expecting. A great blend of physical humor and intellect, if you love British comedy--you'll undoubtedly love "A Private Function." Maggie Smith is an absolutely hilarious snoot, and many of the supporting roles are fleshed out by recognizable faces. (Recently deceased Pete Posthlewaite plays a town butcher.) Everyone gives such robust performances, however, it is surprising to find Michael Palin as the straight man. The quiet within the hilarity, it's not the role you'd expect such a rich comedic actor to inhabit. So, have a good time. Sit down with a big bowl of pork rinds and enjoy the wicked and wonderful "A Private Function." KGHarris, 1/11. 5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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Loved It...,
By Hector Cubano "Hector Cubano" - Published on Amazon.com
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A great cast and story. It's so witty as only the English can make. It's not a current movie, so don't expect any of the current stars with the exception of Maggie Smith, who is one of England's greatest actors. I didn't know how post WWII England was like when it had to ration meat, especially pork, during it's lean times. The story comes to a funny and entertaining climax at the end. Without giving the story away, I felt sorry for the pig. Although, I just couldn't stop laughing. I highly recommend this movie to adults with a great sense of humor. Let your children watch the cartoon channel. They just wouldn't appreciate the adult humor. I'm a "Carry On" fan so expect the same humor. The quality of the blu-ray is very good, if you into blu-ray movies.
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A fantastic slice of life..by Alan Bennet,
By John Nigel Crook - Published on Amazon.com
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If you love British movies you'll love this Maggie Smith and Michael Palin (Monty PYthon) in a very funny slice of British life
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